About the MNS

The
Milwaukee Numismatic Society (MNS) is a non-profit educational organization which
was founded on October 29, 1934. The MNS is the oldest and largest numismatic organization
in Milwaukee area devoted to the study of money. The purpose of the society is to
educate its members and the general public about the exciting hobby of numismatics.
Through its monthly meetings and educational programs, the society's members and
visitors learn about coins, tokens and paper money.

The MNS annually conducts a Boy Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge Clinic every spring
which assists between 75 and 100 scouts from S.E. Wisconsin obtain their Coin Collecting
Merit Badges every year. MNS members have set-up educational numismatic exhibits
at banks and libraries in the local Milwaukee area to promote numismatics and the
American Numismatic Association's National Coin Week, which is held every spring.

The MNS hosts an annual coin show every fall. The next show is at the American Serb
Memorial Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee. It's open to the public from
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Click here for details.

Monthly Meeting Information

Society meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month. See the
meetings page for details. Meetings are open to all members and visitors
interested in learning about coins, paper money, medals and tokens. Our meetings
consist of a business portion, member exhibits, a refreshment break, and an educational
program.

Check the Meeting Schedule to see our next meeting program
topic. We hope to see you at a future meeting! Visitors are always welcome. Be sure
to go to the membership link and print a copy of our membership application. It
can be mailed, e-mailed, or brought to a monthly meeting to expedite the membership
process.